Impacts of history The events of the past are very important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These events weren't that long ago. There are many people alive today who:
Were forcibly removed from their parents under government policy.
Had their children taken away.
Were not allowed in towns after 6:00 at night.
Were not allowed to be in certain areas without permission.
Were barred from schools and hospitals.
Returned from wars only to find they did not have the same rights as white people.
Have not enjoyed the same rights as others, simply because they were Indigenous.
There are even a few very old people today who witnessed killings and poisonings as young children.This affected those people deeply.
RECONCILIATION ACTIVITY 21st May You will work in SOLE learning groups of 4 students with 1 computer. Your group will choose one question to begin your exploration of Reconciliation. You will also but once you have done that you may write more questions and answer them through your group research. Present your information legibly on an A3 sheet of paper and include coloured illustrations. You will present your information to the other groups.
Who are the Australian Aborigines? Who are the Torres Straight Islanders?
What is the definition of Reconciliation? What is National Reconciliation Week?
Who is Eddie Mabo and what was the case about?
What was the 1967 Referendum about?
What was the Bridge Walk for Reconciliation?
What was the Long Walk?
What was Sorry Day?
Should we be celebrating Reconciliation Week each year?
recognised in Australia each year between 27 May and 3 June. The dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey—the anniversaries of the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision.
The week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to explore how we can all join the national reconciliation effort. Reconciliation involves building positive, respectful relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians; helping us to work together and to achieve fairness and justice. The main goal of reconciliation is to build strong and trusting relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians.
What is Reconciliation? Reconciliation is two people or more forgiving each other for the bad things that they did, like the Australians and the Aboriginals.
The prime minister of Australia in 2000 was John Howard. The Aboriginal people told the prime minister we want an apology from you because you took our kids from us. John Howard said “No I will not apologize to the aboriginal people”. But then when an election came between John Howard and Kevin Rudd, Kevin Rudd said the first thing I would
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do is I would say sorry to the Aboriginal People. So Kevin Rudd said sorry to the Aboriginal people when he became Prime Minister.
The day before National Reconciliation Week, 26 May, is National Sorry Day, which was first held in
Sydney in 1998 and is now commemorated nationally to remember and honour the Stolen Generations.
Who is Eddie Mabo and what was the case about? On 3 June, 1992, the High Court of Australia delivered its landmark Mabo decision which legally recognised that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a special relationship to the land—that existed prior to colonalisation and still exists today. This recognition paved the way for land rights called Native Title. 2012 marked the 20th anniversary of the Mabo decision.
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Eddie Mabo is a famous Aboriginal person that fought for Aboriginal land rights. The land he was fighting for was Murray Island. Eddie Mabo was fighting for this land because the Queensland government said that Murray Island belongs to the Australians. But Eddie Mabo said “My dad, my grandfather, all my aunts and sisters owned this land and so do me and my people”. Eddie Mabo fought for Murray Island for 10 years. On June the 3rd is a special day for the Aboriginal people because Eddie Mabo won the case that Murray Island belongs to him and his people. But in 1992 Eddie Mabo died from cancer and could not celebrate with his people.
May 27th marks the anniversary of Australia’s most successful referendum and a defining event in our nation’s history. The 1967 referendum saw over 90 per cent of Australians vote to give the Commonwealth the power to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and
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to include them in the national census.
In 1967, on May the 27th, it was a very important day for the Aboriginal people because Australia had a vote for Aboriginals to have the same rights as the Australians. People all over Australia had to vote “Yes” or “No” and the most votes were "yes." The Aboriginal people had the same rights as the Australian people. Every year on the 27th of May the Aboriginal people celebrate that day because they got the same rights.
What was the Bridge Walk for Reconciliation? On May 28, 2000, more than 300,000 people walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of Indigenous Australians and reconciliation. The walk attracted Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other Australians of all ages and from many different backgrounds including politicians, public figures, families and members of the Stolen Generation, who streamed across the Harbour Bridge for five hours.
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The ‘mass mobilisation’ in Sydney was quickly followed by walks in other capital cities, and towns, involving almost a million people in total around the country. In Brisbane more than 60,000 people crossed William Jolly Bridge, 55,000 filled the heart of Adelaide when they walked over King William Street Bridge and in Canberra, people braved snow and sleet to cross Commonwealth Bridge. Walks were later held through the streets of Melbourne and Perth in December—with another 300,000 people taking part to support the reconciliation movement.
The Long Walk to Canberra
On 21 November 2004 Michael Long embarked an historic trek, walking from his home in the suburbs of Melbourne all the way to Parliament House in Canberra – more than 650 kilometres away.
After returning home from yet another Aboriginal funeral, Michael decided that something needed to be done about the plight of his people. He took it upon himself to get Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues back on the national agenda and resolved to meet with Prime Minister John Howard to discuss his concerns… even if he had to walk all the way to Canberra to do it.
Michael was joined on the road by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal supporters from all over Australia. Some walked in support for an hour, some for a day and some took the journey all the way to Canberra. As the walkers passed through the Victorian countryside, local people came out to meet them, offering encouragement, support and assistance.
Seeing both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people rallying together, Michael's Long Walk became a mission of hope. The troupe started walking out of frustration and pain but as they walked they began to understand that Australians from all walks of life had been looking for a way to express their support for Aboriginal culture for a long time.
The Long Walk website was flooded with thousands of emails from Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians expressing their support. A common theme emerged – The Long Walk provided a much-needed public vehicle allowing Australians to express their commitment to reconciliation and a united Australia.
When he heard about this amazing journey, the Prime Minister agreed to meet Michael when he arrived in Canberra. The walkers drove some of the way to fit the Prime Minister's schedule.
The Long Walk officially came to an end on Thursday, 2 December 2004 as the walkers arrived in Canberra. The final leg wound its way through the heart of the city and the weary walkers were joined by thousands of supporters as they made their way to the Prime Minister's office.
On Friday, 3 December 2004 Michael Long finally met with Prime Minister John Howard.
The Long Walk today
Today Michael Long and his supporters continue to promote the story of The Long Walk in all communities.
December 2005 - Over 10,000 Victorians joined Michael Long on a community walk around Princes Park in Melbourne to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the historic walk to Canberra.
Geelong women Jacqui Marion, Julie Phillips, Trish Atkinson-Sinclair and Merryn Apma walk 75km from Geelong to Melbourne to join The Long Walk in Princes Park.
May 2006 - The Long Walk to Dreamtime at the 'G (inaugural event)... over 1,000 people joined Michael Long as he led The Long Walk from Birrarung Marr to the MCG to open the Essendon v Richmond match.
November 2006 - The Long Walk Women's Luncheon (inaugural event)... 500 women from business, media, the arts, education and the community sector sat down for the largest formal gathering of Indigenous and non-Indigenous women hosted in Melbourne.
December 2006 - Over 6,000 Victorians walked alongside Michael Long and the 2004 walkers in a symbolic walk around Melbourne's Albert Park Lake. They walked for unity, for reconciliation and for a united Australia.
May 2007, - The Long Walk to Dreamtime at the 'G (fast becoming one of the major events on the AFL calendar)... over 3,000 people gathered at Federation Square for a festival of music and community displays before walking to the MCG to open the big match between Richmond & Essendon.
May 2008 and beyond - The Long Walk to Dreamtime at the 'G has built momentum with numbers building on year on year of people showing their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians (2008 - 8,000, 2009, 10,000, 2010 - 13,000, 2011 - 15,000, 2012 - 12,000, 2013 - 16,000). In addition to the commemorative walks that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement held around the country, The Long Walk Trust also raises awareness through its education programs.
Find out more here
2014 marks the 10 year Anniversary of The Long Walk and the main celebrations will take place in Melbourne on Saturday 31 May, 2014.
Reconciliation Action Plan:
Reaffirms The commitment to work in respectful, two-way partnerships with Indigenous Australians to close the gap in health status and life expectancy between Indigenous Australians and other Australians through initiatives determined and supported by Indigenous people themselves and their representative organisations.
Confirms our support for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Identifies the ways in which we will celebrate, respect and promote Indigenous Australian culture, rights and perspectives at Moreland PS
Term 2 National Reconciliation Week (NRW)
Reconciliation Australia - Fresh EyesLet's finish what we started.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bb0hWtLAgY
Impacts of history
The events of the past are very important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These events weren't that long ago. There are many people alive today who:
RECONCILIATION ACTIVITY 21st May
You will work in SOLE learning groups of 4 students with 1 computer.
Your group will choose one question to begin your exploration of Reconciliation. You will also but once you have done that you may write more questions and answer them through your group research.
Present your information legibly on an A3 sheet of paper and include coloured illustrations.
You will present your information to the other groups.
What is NRW?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fhKbNh93is
http://shareourpride.reconciliation.org.au/sections/beyond-the-myths/
National Reconciliation
The week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to explore how we can all join the national reconciliation effort.
Reconciliation involves building positive, respectful relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians; helping us to work together and to achieve fairness and justice. The main goal of reconciliation is to build strong and trusting relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians.
What is Reconciliation?
Reconciliation is two people or more forgiving each other for the bad things that they did, like the Australians and the Aboriginals.
The prime minister of Australia in 2000 was John Howard. The Aboriginal people told the prime minister we want an apology from you because you took our kids from us. John Howard said “No I will not apologize to the aboriginal people”. But then when an election came between John Howard and Kevin Rudd, Kevin Rudd said the first thing I would
do is I would say sorry to the Aboriginal People. So Kevin Rudd said sorry to the Aboriginal people when he became Prime Minister.
The day before National Reconciliation Week, 26 May, is National Sorry Day, which was first held in
Sydney in 1998 and is now commemorated nationally to remember and honour the Stolen Generations.
Who is Eddie Mabo and what was the case about?
On 3 June, 1992, the High Court of Australia delivered its landmark Mabo decision which legally recognised that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a special relationship to the land—that existed prior to colonalisation and still exists today. This recognition paved the way for land rights called Native Title. 2012 marked the 20th anniversary of the Mabo decision.
Eddie Mabo is a famous Aboriginal person that fought for Aboriginal land rights. The land he was fighting for was Murray Island. Eddie Mabo was fighting for this land because the Queensland government said that Murray Island belongs to the Australians. But Eddie Mabo said “My dad, my grandfather, all my aunts and sisters owned this land and so do me and my people”. Eddie Mabo fought for Murray Island for 10 years. On June the 3rd is a special day for the Aboriginal people because Eddie Mabo won the case that Murray Island belongs to him and his people. But in 1992 Eddie Mabo died from cancer and could not celebrate with his people.
What was the Referendum?
http://aso.gov.au/titles/documentaries/foundation-1963-1977/clip3/
May 27th marks the anniversary of Australia’s most successful referendum and a defining event in our nation’s history. The 1967 referendum saw over 90 per cent of Australians vote to give the Commonwealth the power to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and
In 1967, on May the 27th, it was a very important day for the Aboriginal people because Australia had a vote for Aboriginals to have the same rights as the Australians. People all over Australia had to vote “Yes” or “No” and the most votes were "yes." The Aboriginal people had the same rights as the Australian people. Every year on the 27th of May the Aboriginal people celebrate that day because they got the same rights.
What was the Bridge Walk for Reconciliation?
On May 28, 2000, more than 300,000 people walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of Indigenous Australians and reconciliation. The walk attracted Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other Australians of all ages and from many different backgrounds including politicians, public figures, families and members of the Stolen Generation, who streamed across the Harbour Bridge for five hours.
The ‘mass mobilisation’ in Sydney was quickly followed by walks in other capital cities, and towns, involving almost a million people in total around the country. In Brisbane more than 60,000 people crossed William Jolly Bridge, 55,000 filled the heart of Adelaide when they walked over King William Street Bridge and in Canberra, people braved snow and sleet to cross Commonwealth Bridge. Walks were later held through the streets of Melbourne and Perth in December—with another 300,000 people taking part to support the reconciliation movement.
The Long Walk to Canberra
On 21 November 2004 Michael Long embarked an historic trek, walking from his home in the suburbs of Melbourne all the way to Parliament House in Canberra – more than 650 kilometres away.After returning home from yet another Aboriginal funeral, Michael decided that something needed to be done about the plight of his people. He took it upon himself to get Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues back on the national agenda and resolved to meet with Prime Minister John Howard to discuss his concerns… even if he had to walk all the way to Canberra to do it.
Michael was joined on the road by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal supporters from all over Australia. Some walked in support for an hour, some for a day and some took the journey all the way to Canberra. As the walkers passed through the Victorian countryside, local people came out to meet them, offering encouragement, support and assistance.
Seeing both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people rallying together, Michael's Long Walk became a mission of hope. The troupe started walking out of frustration and pain but as they walked they began to understand that Australians from all walks of life had been looking for a way to express their support for Aboriginal culture for a long time.
The Long Walk website was flooded with thousands of emails from Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians expressing their support. A common theme emerged – The Long Walk provided a much-needed public vehicle allowing Australians to express their commitment to reconciliation and a united Australia.
When he heard about this amazing journey, the Prime Minister agreed to meet Michael when he arrived in Canberra. The walkers drove some of the way to fit the Prime Minister's schedule.
The Long Walk officially came to an end on Thursday, 2 December 2004 as the walkers arrived in Canberra. The final leg wound its way through the heart of the city and the weary walkers were joined by thousands of supporters as they made their way to the Prime Minister's office.
On Friday, 3 December 2004 Michael Long finally met with Prime Minister John Howard.
The Long Walk today
Today Michael Long and his supporters continue to promote the story of The Long Walk in all communities.December 2005 - Over 10,000 Victorians joined Michael Long on a community walk around Princes Park in Melbourne to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the historic walk to Canberra.
Geelong women Jacqui Marion, Julie Phillips, Trish Atkinson-Sinclair and Merryn Apma walk 75km from Geelong to Melbourne to join The Long Walk in Princes Park.
May 2006 - The Long Walk to Dreamtime at the 'G (inaugural event)... over 1,000 people joined Michael Long as he led The Long Walk from Birrarung Marr to the MCG to open the Essendon v Richmond match.
November 2006 - The Long Walk Women's Luncheon (inaugural event)... 500 women from business, media, the arts, education and the community sector sat down for the largest formal gathering of Indigenous and non-Indigenous women hosted in Melbourne.
December 2006 - Over 6,000 Victorians walked alongside Michael Long and the 2004 walkers in a symbolic walk around Melbourne's Albert Park Lake. They walked for unity, for reconciliation and for a united Australia.
May 2007, - The Long Walk to Dreamtime at the 'G (fast becoming one of the major events on the AFL calendar)... over 3,000 people gathered at Federation Square for a festival of music and community displays before walking to the MCG to open the big match between Richmond & Essendon.
May 2008 and beyond - The Long Walk to Dreamtime at the 'G has built momentum with numbers building on year on year of people showing their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians (2008 - 8,000, 2009, 10,000, 2010 - 13,000, 2011 - 15,000, 2012 - 12,000, 2013 - 16,000). In addition to the commemorative walks that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement held around the country, The Long Walk Trust also raises awareness through its education programs.
Find out more here
2014 marks the 10 year Anniversary of The Long Walk and the main celebrations will take place in Melbourne on Saturday 31 May, 2014.
Reconciliation Action Plan:
Reaffirms The commitment to work in respectful, two-way partnerships with Indigenous Australians to close the gap in health status and life expectancy between Indigenous Australians and other Australians through initiatives determined and supported by Indigenous people themselves and their representative organisations.
Confirms our support for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Identifies the ways in which we will celebrate, respect and promote Indigenous Australian culture, rights and perspectives at Moreland PS